About

Ben Lobel was the editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk from 2010 to 2018. He specialises in writing for start-up and scale-up companies in the areas of finance, marketing and HR.

Marketing

Five ways every business can get started with text marketing

One way to grab the attention of potential customers early is to create a mobile programme before your even start up, says Holly Barber.

Business management

How to make a business partnership work

George Grigg lifts the lid on what it takes to make a business partnership work.

Business Technology

The benefits of attending SEO conferences for small businesses

Here, we look into the benefits of attending an SEO conference for a small business owner.

Finding and selling to customers

How does human evolution affect shopping behaviour?

Here, Philip Adcock details how the biology of evolution has a huge influence on your customers.

Business Ideas & Planning

Here’s why more and more of us are becoming ‘solopreneurs’

It has never been easier to start out in business on your own, says Louise Cairns.

Business management

How to keep your company afloat in uncertain times

Here, we look at some of the calculated risks you might want to try to get ahead with your business.

Finding and selling to customers

Six handy tips to boost your e-commerce store sales

Hardik Oza suggests six handy tips to boost your e-commerce store popularity and sales.

Advice

Millennial female entrepreneurship in light of Britain’s post-Brexit economy

Marie Lexa explores what female millennials can do to begin overcoming the hurdles they face in business.

Employing & managing staff

The gender pay gap in tech: What are the contributing factors?

David Hicks takes a look at potential causes to the gender pay gap in the tech industry.

Office & home working

The benefits of effective office design

Here, we explain how to achieve a range of business benefits via effective office design.

Finding and selling to customers

Top negotiation mistakes and how to avoid them

Here, we take a closer look at some of the most common negotiation mistakes and how they can be avoided.

Business Technology

Three tips to establishing a robust digital identity for your business

Stefano Maruzzi shares his top three tips to building a trustworthy digital brand.